Aquaterra Leisure is to launch a free 12-week exercise pro- gramme this month (April) for people either living with or who have recovered from cancer in Islington, London. In addition to being free

for those currently registered with an Islington GP, the ini- tiative will be made available to residents of neighbouring boroughs for a small charge. Te one-year pilot cancer

survivorship exercise pro- gramme is being funded by NHS North London. It will be offered at Sobell Leisure Centre; Highbury Pool and Fitness Centre; and outdoors at Highbury Fields. Aquaterra Leisure said the initiative is

designed to promote physical and psychologi- cal wellbeing among its participants. Te trust is working with Macmillan Cancer Support to ensure a holistic approach, with the

Te new scheme aims to promote physical and psychological wellbeing

activities designed to manage side effects of treatment and assist in long-term recovery. Upon completion of the programme, par-

ticipants will be given an exit strategy that will include “significantly discounted” membership rates in order to remain active. Details: http://lei.sr?a=c5P6c

KAL to launch budget gym brand in May

Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) is set to launch its first budget health club in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, in May. Te new SMART Fitness-

branded site wi l l of fer monthly memberships start- ing at £14.95 and will be the town’s first low-cost gym. The facility will be fitted

with Technogym equipment, with the 110 stations includ- ing a combination of cardio machines, cardio theatre and strength machines. Located at the KAL-run

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Acton Town Hall revamp proposals submitted

S&#38;P Architects have submitted plans to Ealing Council for the proposed multi-mil- lion pound redevelopment and regeneration of west London’s Acton Town Hall. Once complete, the new-look Acton

Town Hall will house facilities such as an eight-lane, 25m swimming pool and a 12m x 8m learner pool with moveable floor. A new, larger affordable gym on the first

floor will also form part of the leisure ele- ment at Acton Town Hall, while plans also include a new library and council offices. Read more: http://lei.sr?a=V6k8o

Te new KAL budget club will offer memberships from £14.95 a month

Huddersfield Sports Centre, SMART Fitness’ facilities will also include a functional training area with TRX suspension machines and a free weights area. Alasdair Brown, KAL’s chief executive said: “KAL has been looking to develop a new

approach that will both keep current custom- ers active and happy, while also attracting in new people to make use of the extended gym, at a very affordable price.” Read more: http://lei.sr?a=j3x2F

Pure Gym to open two new West Midlands locations

Low-cost health club chain Pure Gym has announced plans to open new locations in West Bromwich (31 May) and Walsall (19 June) as part of its UK ongoing expansion strategy. Both of the new Midlands locations will contain 220 pieces of equipment, including the